Valproic acid-induced Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy

Measuring coronaphobia: the psychological basis of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale

“…For instance, recent reports in the U.S. show that the rate of Americans concerned about coronavirus infection has reached 69.8% (2), while new prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications grew by 37.7% (3) and calls to a popular suicide crisis hotline increased to 75 times the amount it normally receives (4). Outside of the U.S., there have been equally disturbing reports of panic attacks in children (5) and suicide among fearful adults (6) due to COVID-19 anxiety. Although research has shown that many people eventually adapt to the threats of a pandemic and become less anxious and afraid, a significant number of people will not adjust and will instead develop long-lasting emotional problems (7).…”